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PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PZZA - US6988131024 - Common Stock

40.96 USD
-0.19 (-0.46%)
Last: 12/9/2025, 8:24:43 PM
40.94 USD
-0.02 (-0.05%)
After Hours: 12/9/2025, 8:24:43 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PZZA. PZZA was compared to 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PZZA has an average financial health and profitability rating. PZZA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PZZA was profitable.
In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PZZA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PZZA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.23%, PZZA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.12%, PZZA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.97% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.10%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.43%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE N/A
ROIC 15.12%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PZZA (1.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PZZA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PZZA (5.41%) is worse than 60.31% of its industry peers.
PZZA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.62%, PZZA is doing worse than 78.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.41%
PM (TTM) 1.79%
GM 26.62%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PZZA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PZZA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PZZA's Altman-Z score of 3.68 is amongst the best of the industry. PZZA outperforms 83.21% of its industry peers.
PZZA has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.68. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PZZA would need 9.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.68, PZZA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.68
Altman-Z 3.68
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC7.96%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.87, PZZA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.27% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PZZA's Quick ratio of 0.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA outperforms 41.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.76
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PZZA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.35%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
PZZA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.64%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-37.7%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.24%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.81, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
PZZA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 60.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, PZZA is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.65 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PZZA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PZZA.
PZZA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.81
Fwd PE 21.65
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PZZA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 76.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.94
EV/EBITDA 10.8
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PZZA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PZZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.34%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.84, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 93.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, PZZA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.34%

5.2 History

The dividend of PZZA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.81%!
PZZA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PZZA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

163.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PZZA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP163.2%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.24%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (12/9/2025, 8:24:43 PM)

After market: 40.94 -0.02 (-0.05%)

40.96

-0.19 (-0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners112.39%
Inst Owner Change0.67%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap1.34B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.91
Price Target50.04 (22.17%)
Short Float %13.13%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.34%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP163.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)21.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.3%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.73%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.57%
PT rev (1m)-5.32%
PT rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-24.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.81
Fwd PE 21.65
P/S 0.64
P/FCF 16.94
P/OCF 8.56
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.8
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)1.89
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY5.9%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY11.69%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE N/A
ROCE 19.69%
ROIC 15.12%
ROICexc 16.23%
ROICexgc 18.57%
OM 5.41%
PM (TTM) 1.79%
GM 26.62%
FCFM 3.8%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
ROICexc(3y)20.56%
ROICexc(5y)20.67%
ROICexgc(3y)23.77%
ROICexgc(5y)24.21%
ROCE(3y)24.87%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y44.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.68
Debt/EBITDA 3.94
Cap/Depr 98.38%
Cap/Sales 3.72%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.82%
Profit Quality 212.08%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 3.68
F-Score6
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC1.9
Cap/Depr(3y)124.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.22%
Profit Quality(3y)80.41%
Profit Quality(5y)690.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
EPS Next Y-37.7%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.24%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year34.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-9.22%
FCF growth 3Y-33.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y-6.69%
OCF growth 3Y-16.73%
OCF growth 5Y11.55%

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PZZA.


What is the valuation status of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of PZZA stock?

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 23.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -3.06.


How financially healthy is PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC?

The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 4 / 10.